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Greek Turkey Burgers

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These Greek Turkey Burgers are juicy, flavorful, and packed with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients like fresh herbs, garlic, feta cheese, and lemon zest. Topped with crisp vegetables and creamy tzatziki sauce, these healthy turkey burgers are perfect for weeknight dinners, summer cookouts, or easy meal prep.

Ingredients

For the Turkey Burgers

  • 1½ pounds ground turkey
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For Serving

  • 4 burger buns or pita breads
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Tomato slices
  • Sliced cucumber
  • ½ cup tzatziki sauce

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, garlic, red onion, parsley, dill, oregano, feta cheese, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  • Form the mixture into 4 evenly sized burger patties.
  • Heat a grill, grill pan, or skillet over medium heat and lightly brush with olive oil.
  • Cook the turkey burgers for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Toast the burger buns or warm the pita bread if desired.
  • Assemble the burgers with lettuce, tomato slices, cucumber, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the turkey mixture to keep the burgers tender and juicy.Ground chicken can be substituted for turkey if preferred.Add chopped spinach or olives for extra Mediterranean flavor.Serve in lettuce wraps for a lower-carb option.These burgers pair perfectly with Greek salad, roasted potatoes, or grilled vegetables.Uncooked patties can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Find it online: https://cookibly.com/greek-turkey-burgers/